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Winstead PC

“Death Star Bill” Survives Legal Challenge, Leaving Enforcement to Private Parties

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On July 18, 2025, the Texas Third Court of Appeals in Austin dismissed a constitutional challenge to the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act (the “Act”) on standing grounds, declining to address whether the Act’s sweeping...more

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Governor Newsom Signs SB 389 Into Law

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On October 8, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 389 (“SB 389”), which amended § 1051 of the Water Code to expand the investigatory authority of the State Water Resources Control Board (“Water Board”)....more

Perkins Coie

Cal/OSHA Enforcement Authority Expands Significantly in 2022

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Effective January 1, 2022, SB 606 significantly expands Cal/OSHA’s enforcement powers and the potential penalties for workplace health and safety violations. Specifically, this bill (1) enhances Cal/OSHA compliance and...more

Stokes Wagner

COVID-19 Enhanced Enforcement & Employer Reporting Requirements

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On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom approved Assembly Bill 685, which imposes enhanced notice and recordkeeping obligations on employers and expands Cal/OSHA’s enforcement powers. These provisions are set to expire January...more

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California Enacts Another CCPA – Robocall Legislation

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On October 2, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Consumer Call Protection Act of 2019 to address the rise in deceptive robocalls and protect California consumers from fraudulent calls....more

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